Description
Learn how to make the ultimate Ermine Frosting, a classic boiled milk frosting that’s creamy, silky, and perfect for frosting cakes and cupcakes.
Ingredients
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Milk-Flour Mixture:
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cook Milk-Flour Mixture: Whisk milk and flour in a saucepan until smooth. Cook over medium heat until thick, about 5–7 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
- Prepare Frosting: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add milk-flour mixture, vanilla, and salt. Beat until smooth, about 5–7 minutes.
- Frost Cakes: Use immediately to frost cakes or cupcakes.
Notes
- Ensure milk-flour mixture is fully cooled before adding to butter and sugar.
- Ermine frosting is less sweet and pairs well with red velvet or chocolate cakes.
- Refrigerate leftovers and rewhip before using.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Frosting
- Method: Stovetop + Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
